
Free tuition is in the STARS!
Were you ranked in the top 15% of your class at the end of junior or senior year?
You could attend RCBC for five full semesters tuition FREE!
If you meet the following requirements, you could be a STAR!
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You are a New Jersey resident.
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You rank in the top 15% of your class at the end of Junior or Senior year of high school (*Note: This is based on your weighted rank.).
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You are within five semesters of your high school graduation.
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You are considered college-ready.
NJ STARS will cover your tuition at RCBC for between 12-18 credits per fall and spring semester only for up to five semesters.
(*Note: If you have any other federal or state grant funding, this may be applied to your tuition first.)
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Maintain full-time status – between 12 to 18 credits per semester (about 4-6 courses).
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Reach a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 prior to the start of your third semester. (*Note: This only includes courses taken while enrolled at RCBC in the NJ STARS Program.)
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Complete FAFSA, HESAA, and any additional financial aid documents requested of you annually.
If you plan to transfer to a four-year institution in the state of New Jersey, NJ STARS II could be for you!
This is a tuition scholarship of up to $2,500 each year for two consecutive years at one of the 38 four-year institution in New Jersey that accepts it.
Simply graduate with your associate degree from RCBC with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 in good NJ STARS standing to be eligible!
To do:
- Apply to RCBC and declare a major in an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science or Associate of Applied Science degree program.
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and State (HESAA) requirements.
- Submit your official high school transcript and standardized test scores.
- Meet with the NJ STARS Coordinator or the Advising department and complete the NJ STARS Contract.
- Register full-time for 12-18 college credits.
- Make a payment or payment plan toward fees on your account.